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Four People Airlifted After Crash In Winchester
On Sunday (August 17) morning at approximately 1:34am Franklin County Sheriff’s Office personnel responded to a traffic crash with injuries on Bible Crossing Road located in the Winchester area. Investigation of the crash has been released to the Tennessee Highway Patrol and their Critical Incident Response (CIRT) Team.
James Wesley Parks (32 yrs. old 302 W. Main St. Decherd, TN.) was airlifted from the scene to Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. Lisa Smith (44 yrs. old 403 Jones Rd. Hazel Green, AL.) was airlifted from the scene to Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, TN. Ricky Riddle (47 yrs. old 121 Edgewood Ln. Winchester, TN.) was airlifted from Southern Tennessee Medical Center to Erlanger Hospital. Shawn D. Jacobs (32 yrs. old 67 Sunshine Dr. Decherd, TN) was airlifted from Southern Tennessee Medical Center to Vanderbilt Hospital. There conditions are unknown at this time.
Dollar General Wants To Buy Out Family Dollar
Dollar General isn’t about to be left out in the cold. The discounter is starting a bidding war for Family Dollar with an approximately $8.95 billion offer as it attempts to trump a Dollar Tree bid.
For Dollar General, the decision to enter the fray was clear because Family Dollar had been on its radar for a while.
Dollar General was very surprised when Family Dollar announced its deal with Dollar Tree. Despite the shock, Dollar General remains undeterred in trying to work out a transaction.
One reason Dollar General is angling for Family Dollar is its customer base. The Dollar General CEO says that Family Dollar is strong in metropolitan areas, while Dollar General’s strength lies in rural markets.
Dollar General Corp. said it would pay $78.50 per share in cash. That’s 3 percent higher than Family Dollar Stores Inc.’s Friday closing price of $76.06. Dollar General put the deal’s value at $9.7 billion.
Last month Dollar Tree Inc. made an $8.5 billion bid for Family Dollar. It offered to pay $59.60 in cash and the equivalent of $14.90 in shares of Dollar Tree for each share held. The companies valued the transaction at $74.50 per share at the time. Including debt and other costs, the companies estimated the transaction to be worth approximately $9.2 billion.
Dollar General operates 8 stores in Coffee County with Family Dollar and Dollar Tree both offering 2 locations.
Statewide Bus Tour Coming To Coffee County
The Governor’s Books from Birth Foundation is celebrating the 10th anniversary of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Tennessee with a statewide bus tour.
The Imagination Library has mailed over 20 million free books to Tennessee children since it began. The Books from Birth Foundation helps support the program by matching the funds raised by local groups.
The 50-county bus tour will include recognizing the work of volunteers and donors, signing children up for free books and building community support for the program. The Books from Birth Foundation will provide reading-themed giveaways for children at each stop.
The tour begins on August 26 in Johnson County and ends at the Tennessee State Capitol in Nashville on September 30. The tour stop in Coffee County will be September 23 at the Coffee County Court House in Manchester at 11am.
8/23/14 — Arthur “Wayne” Ison
Memorial services for Mr. Arthur “Wayne” Ison, age 90, of Manchester, will be conducted Saturday, August 23, 2014 at 11:00 AM at St. Mark Catholic Church with Father Steven Klasek officiating.
The family will receive friends from 8:30 AM until 10:30 AM at Coffee County Funeral Chapel.
Mr. Ison passed away Saturday, August 9, 2014 at the VA Medical Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee with his loving wife by his side.
He was born June 28, 1924 in Centerville, Michigan, the son of the late Arthur Ison and Ida Thompson lson. Wayne’s love of airplanes and flying began at the age of three. He built his first model airplane from sticks of wood. 73 years later, was inducted into the Experimental Aircraft Association Ultralight Hall of Fame in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The Hall of Fame honors individuals who make significant contributions to technology, history or safety of ultralight fight. Wayne graduated from high school in Michigan, and began working at the Ford Plant; and soon after, joined the Air Force, known as the Army Air Corp. There he received hands-on experience with aircraft working as a radio operator on C-47 crews. While serving in the military, he engaged in glider towing and paratroop drops into Europe throughout World War II including D-Day. Following his discharge from the military, Wayne’s career lead him to Bendix Aircraft in South Bend, Indiana where he designed landing gear for military aircrafts and it was at this time that he received his pilot’s license. His interests were not limited to airplanes; Wayne also built and raced stock cars, go carts, and midget cars, and designed propeller-powered ice boats that converted to air boats in the summer. Wayne’s love for airplanes led him to design and build his first plane in Indiana in the 1960’s. Shortly thereafter, Wayne sold his business and he and his wife, Irene and family moved to their new home in Manchester in the 1970’s. Wayne designed many models of ultralight aircrafts. To this day, many of his designs are flown prominently all over the world. During the course of his life, Wayne touched many lives, professionally and personally, and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a son, Steven Ison.
He is survived by his loving wife, Irene of Manchester; one daughter, Gina and husband, Ron “Bubba” Tinsley of Manchester; two step-sons, John and wife, Cathy Switalski of White Pigeon, Michigan and Mike and wife, Lisa Switalski of Mishawaka, Indiana; four sisters-in-law, Valentina “Val” Sobecki, Marie Gerencher, and twins, Jane Slock and Joan Trzybinski, all of South Bend, Indiana; one brother-in-law, Gene Trzybinski and wife, Carol of South Bend, Indiana; five grandchildren, Morgan, April and Jason, and Stacie and Kyle; six great-grandchildren, Bryce and Brayden, Ashton, Taylor, Chloe, and Jocelyn.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Potter’s Clay in care of St. Mark Catholic Church, 2941 McMinnville Hwy, Manchester, TN 37355 
Coffee County Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the family of Mr. Arthur Wayne Ison.
8/15/14 —- Gary Lee Arnold
Gary Lee Arnold, age 59, of Manchester, Tennessee, passed away on August 15, 2014.
No local services are scheduled.
CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME in Charge of Arrangements.
8/20/14 — Alvin West
Funeral services for Mr. Alvin West, age 86, of Manchester, will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at Manchester Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Alan Adams officiating.
Burial will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.
Visitation with the West family will be from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM on Tuesday evening at the funeral home.
Mr. West passed away on Sunday, August 17 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN.
Mr. West was born in Coffee County, TN, the son of the late Grady and Gracie Duke West.
Alvin served his country in the United States Marine Corp during the Korean War. He was employed by Duck River Electric Membership Corporation in Account Services for 33 years. He formerly worked for the Manchester Water Department. Alvin was a former Alderman for the City of Manchester, and also served on the Water Commission for many years. He was a member of Main Street Church of Christ.
In addition to his parents, Mr. West was also preceded in death by his wife, Clara Mae West, who passed away in 2011; one brother, Marlin West; a daughter-in-law, Glenda West; one granddaughter, Jody Middlebrook; and one great grandson, Blake Rippy.
He is survived by two sons, Ricky (Betty) West and David (Angie) West, both of Manchester; two brothers, Roger (Peggy) West and Grady (Micky) West, Jr.; one brother-in-law, Clarence Phelps of Manchester; two sisters-in-law, Mary Phelps and Nancy Phelps, both of Manchester; two grandchildren, Eric (Gaby) West of Manchester and Kathy (Steven) Neal of Pulaski; and five great grandchildren, Jonathan West of Manchester, Mia Middlebrook, Taylor Neal, Mason Neal and Claire Neal, all of Pulaski.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to VIP (Visually Impaired Persons) or the Know Your Bible Program at Main Street Church of Christ.
Manchester Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Police Looking For Suspect Last Seen In Coffee County
David Paul Zwarton
Man Busted For Drugs and More In Manchester
Drugs, money and more found during arrest.
Tony L. Meeks of Powers Road, Manchester was charged with manufacture/sale/delivery of a controlled substance and resisting arrest.
According to a report by Officer Danny Ray, police received a call about a white mini-van driving erratic on Highway 41 south. The caller stated that the van, which Meeks was the driver of, allegedly, swerved into the ditch several times and almost hit several vehicles traveling in the north bound lane.
The person who called the communication center about the van then called and said that it was parked at the Sonic. Officers Ray and Dustan Foster then pulled in behind the van and attempted to get the driver out of the vehicle but he would not get out. They finally were able to get him out of the vehicle.
Once outside the vehicle they found a baggie containing several pills, 2 grams of marijuana and a metal pipe. They also found $570 in cash in his wallet.
Meeks was booked into the Coffee County Jail under a bond of $27,500. He is scheduled to appear in Coffee County General Sessions Court Sept. 9.
Three Men Arrested On Drug Charges
Timothy Tucker
On Friday August 15th at approximately 2:00am. Franklin County Sheriff’s Office personnel in conjunction with the Estill Springs Police Department conducted a search at 2335 Safehaven Circle Estill Springs, TN.
Allen Kelly
The search of the residence resulted in authorities discovering components consistently used in the production of methamphetamine as well as white powder, believed to be methamphetamine. Law enforcement officials also discovered drug paraphernalia and a substance believed to be marijuana. Arrested at the scene were: Timothy M. Tucker 19 years old of 2335 Safehaven Circle Estill Springs, TN. Allen W. Kelley 18 years old of 200 Shasteen St. Lot #4 Estill Springs, TN. and Jonathan D. Ferrara 38 years old of 131 Silver St. Tullahoma, TN.
Jonathan D. Ferrara
All suspects were transported to the Franklin County Jail and are being held on a $100,000 bond and have an initial court appearance set for Monday September 22nd at 8:00am in Franklin County General Sessions Court.
Motlow Has Information On a Free College Education
Tennessee high school seniors who complete their Tennessee Promise application by Nov. 1 and graduate from high school next spring will have the opportunity to attend Motlow College tuition-free beginning with the fall 2015 semester.
The Tennessee Promise is available to Tennessee high school seniors throughout the Motlow College 11-county service area, without an academic or income requirement. Complete information for future Motlow College students who will attend utilizing the Tennessee Promise is available at TNpromise.mscc.edu.
Motlow will hold four “The Promise Begins at Motlow” sessions before the deadline, where future students can complete the Tennessee Promise application and a Motlow College admissions application. The Motlow admissions application fee of $25 will be waived for high school seniors who attend a session and complete both applications.
Each of the four Motlow campuses – Moore County, Fayetteville, McMinnville and Smyrna, will hold a “The Promise Begins at Motlow” session prior to the Nov. 1 deadline. Session locations, dates and times are as follows:
Registration for the sessions is not required. For further information about these sessions, please contact Brenda Cannon, director of student and campus relations at Motlow, at 931-393-1548 or bcannon@mscc.edu.
In order for current Tennessee high school seniors to participate in the program, they must meet several requirements and deadlines:
For more information about Motlow College and the Tennessee Promise please visit TNpromise.mscc.edu.